Cologne/Bonn Airport: Massive flight cancellations due to lack of staff!
Cologne/Bonn Airport: Massive flight cancellations due to lack of staff!
The Situation is tense today at Cologne/Bonn Airport on June 2, 2025. Due to an acute personnel bottleneck, numerous flights have to be canceled. In addition to the already announced cancellations, they also include the flight to Berlin, which was to fly at 8:40 a.m., as well as the landing machine from Berlin at 8:00 a.m. This reports tonight.de.Not only that. Travelers at the airport must also expect longer waiting times, as there are regular delays in check-ins and security controls. In the past few months there have been significant disorders, including through warning strikes of the staff. On March 14, 2024, Cologne/Bonn Airport was affected by a strike by the Verdi union, which led to the fact that hardly any flights could start on time.
warning strikes and their consequences
The current situation is not an isolated case. As early as February and March 2024, there were several warning strikes that significantly affected air traffic in North Rhine-Westphalia. Another strike from the Verdi union started a few days ago, on February 23, 2025. The aim is to increase the pressure in the ongoing collective bargaining. Passengers must therefore expect massive disorders, especially when the aircraft and unloading and the check-in switch.
A look at the planned flight connections shows that many travelers face the challenge of missing connections or even canceling the trip completely. This should consider that travelers, especially when important appointments such as business meetings are pending. The unions are calling for a wage increase of 8 % and additional free days for the staff.
new system for security control
There are also positive developments at the airport. With the new "Cgngateway" system, passengers can now book a fixed time window for security control. This innovation, similarly known from amusement parks, enables separate access for preliminary bookers and is intended to reduce waiting times. The booking is now possible on the homepage, and the whole thing is free of charge. Especially for travelers who fly spontaneously, there is a practical option with a time window that can be reserved up to an hour before departure to minimize stress. Booking kiosks are also planned in the terminals, which should contribute to the simplification (information is provided| Details | |
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